What lofts should my wedges be?

What lofts should my wedges be?

So generally think about putting in a gap wedge that’s 48 or 50 degrees, a sand wedge that’s between 54 and 56 degrees, and a lob wedge that’s between 58 and 60 degrees. These are general guidelines, make sure you’re working with your fitter to get the gapping that works best for you.

What degree wedge is illegal?

The rules affect clubs with lofts of 25 degrees or more and, therefore, affect wedges of all types. The rules ban clubs with “sharp-edged U-grooves,” according to the PGA Tour, in favor of “the V-groove designs used predominantly in the past.” The groove rules took effect on the PGA and LPGA tours on Jan. 1, 2010.

What is highest degree wedge?

Your wedges can range from a pitching wedge — which has the lowest degree of loft in the category at around 45 — to an ultra lob wedge at 64 degrees and higher. Other clubs in this category include gap wedges (50 to 52 degrees), and sand wedges (54 to 56 degrees).

Is there a 70 degree wedge?

70-Degree Loft The H7 Hummingbird wedge has an astoundingly high loft. Because the Hummingbird wedge already has a sky-high loft built in, you don’t have to do anything to manipulate the club face.

Do you need a 60 degree wedge?

4 days ago
For the average golfer, having both a 56-degree sand wedge and a 60-degree lob wedge is completely unnecessary. A 56 or 58-degree wedge should be a lot more versatile for most and is the highest wedge loft that should be in most bags. My sand wedge was used for longer shots and in the sand.

What loft is a 9 iron?

The shorter 9-iron will achieve 120 yards, 70 for women, and it typically has a loft of 41 degrees. These clubs can also be used for pitch shots and chip shots such as the “bump and run.”

What is a 72 degree wedge used for?

A 72 degree wedge allows you to add an insane amount of backspin to your shots from as much as 40 yards away from the green. However, it’s best used for short pitches where you want to have as much control over the ball as possible. Also, you’ll be able to pull off incredible flop shots like never before.

How far should you hit a 70 degree wedge?

Golf Wedge Distances Chart